Deadline-24.12.2025 Research Assistant (f/m/d) - (8hr/week)

The Department of Social Psychology: Media and Communication (Head: Prof. Dr. Nicole C. Krämer) at the University of Duisburg-Essen is looking for a research assistant (f/m/d) to work in the scientific joint project "KIKI". An interdisciplinary project team (from psychology, ethics and computer science) is working on how preschoolers can develop a basic understanding of AI mechanisms.
The sub-project at the UDE plays a special role in the participatory research of the needs of children, educational professionals and parents as well as the evaluation of developed (analogue and digital) materials.

• Start: February 2026

• Duration: 12 months (extension possible)

• Hours: 8 hours/week

• Deadline: 24.12.2025

Your Tasks

• Supporting the design and implementation of empirical studies, specifically qualitative interviews and focus groups with children, parents, and educators.

• Data preparation and analysis.

• Literature research and creating study materials.

• Supporting the preparation of scientific publications and presentations.

   

Your Profile

• Completed Bachelor’s degree (Psychology, Human-Centered Computing, or similar) and current enrollment in a Master’s program.

• Strong interest in social and media psychology, particularly qualitative methods.

• Experience with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, Jamovi); knowledge of MaxQDA is a plus.

• Reliable, structured working style and good English skills.

 

We Offer

• Flexible working hours and Home-Office options.

• Insights into practical scientific work with the opportunity to co-author publications.

• A team-oriented environment in a socially relevant research field.

How to Apply Please send your application with the usual documents via email to Natalia Szymczyk (natalia.szymczyk@uni-due.de) with the subject line "Bewerbung WHK".